Index Funds That Can Beat the S&P 500
While the benchmark index fund has posted meager returns over the past decade, these alternatives offer some upside.
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10:20AM 08/25/08
Opportunities Abound in High-Yield Funds
Investors can find double-digit yields in this small group of funds.
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12:06PM 08/18/08
Combine the Power of Annuities, Mutual Funds
Investors craving security might find it with some of these hybrid offerings coming onto the market.
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09:32AM 08/11/08
Long/Short Funds for the Long Haul
This category has consistently outperfomed the broader market. Here are a few of the best options.
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08:59PM 08/03/08
Market-Timing Isn't Taboo for All Funds
Investors are usually told not to try timing their trades, but a few funds have been very successful using the strategy.
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09:05AM 07/28/08
High-Yield Municipals Look Set to Rise
The category hasn't done well recently, but looks cheap compared with peers.
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10:00AM 07/21/08
Managing 401(k)s for the Masses
People don't always invest retirement money wisely. Target-date funds are taking more risk. What's a future retiree to do?
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09:50AM 07/14/08
Your Best Bet for Diversification
Traditionally diverse assets are correlating more and more with U.S. stocks. Is there anywhere to turn?
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09:16AM 07/07/08
Can We Gauge Future Fund Performance?
Use of a few specific indicators could help investors get a sense of whether a fund is likely to outperform its peers.
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10:56AM 06/30/08
Investors Behaving Badly: Don't Panic-Sell
People who move their money around based on emotion often lose out in the end. The down economy is making it even worse.
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09:25AM 06/23/08
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